Program & Outreach Coordinator, Latin American Studies

American University; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 36,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

Job summary

American University in Washington, DC seeks a Program Coordinator for the Center for Latin American & Latino Studies to support administrative duties and project development. You will help maintain the Center’s website, blog, social media, plan events, draft correspondence, assist with grants, and coordinate research teams.

Reporting to the Director, this is a one-year renewable temporary position with responsibilities in contracts, budgets, student supervision, and daily office operations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• 2–4 years of relevant experience.
• Spanish and English fluency required.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Strong organizational and office management skills.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office and CommonSpot.
• Experience in budgets and contracts management.
• Experience in project and event management.

Responsibilities

• Communications: manage center's communication strategy, blog posts, brochures and website pages.
• Program Support: prepare contracts for commissioned research and provide general research support.
• Event coordination: coordinate events and draft invitation letters.
• Office and technical support: collaborate on budgets and supervise student assistants.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Communication

Spanish-English

Office management

Outlook & MS Office

Organizational skills

Project management

Event management

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree (preferred)

Tools

CommonSpot

Microsoft Office

Job description

American University in Washington, DC seeks a Program Coordinator for the Center for Latin American & Latino Studies to support administrative duties and project development. You will help maintain the Center’s website, blog, social media, plan events, draft correspondence, assist with grants, and coordinate research teams.

Reporting to the Director, this is a one-year renewable temporary position with responsibilities in contracts, budgets, student supervision, and daily office operations.